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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.

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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.

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Charles E. Cheese, Go Anti-Woke… Go Broke? 07.04.25

7/4/2025
In episode 1891, Jack and Miles are joined by NYT best selling author and comedian Jim Tews to discuss… the Chinese tariffs messing with America's fireworks (and the switch to totally tariff-proof drone shows!), Dr. Phil turning the page… to Chapter 11, the Chuck E. Cheese for adults and much more! How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas - The New York TimesDr. Phil’s year-old cable network files for bankruptcy, accusing broadcast partner of reneging on obligations | CNN BusinessNew arcade chain is Chuck E. Cheese for adults - ABC News LISTEN: Rosie by Figmore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:01

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… It's Winnie The Trending Pooh, B**** 7/3: 4th Of July, The Act, Michael Madsen, Diogo Jota, Israel

7/3/2025
In this edition of … It's Winney The Trending Pooh, B****, Jack and Miles discuss the worst 4th of July since the first, the tragic passings of Michael Madsen and Diogo Jota, the shifting public opinion on Israel and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:16

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Alligator Auschwitz, LaBuBu = Pazuzu? 07.03.25

7/3/2025
In episode 1890, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning educator, professor, author, freelance journalist, thought leader and media critic, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss... the grand opening of 'Alligator Alcatraz', Chuck Schumer DESTROYING the Big Beautiful Bill, 'Jurassic Park' suffering from a bad case of 'Jaws', LaBuBu dolls being pure evil from the 7th layer of Hell and much more! The Grand Opening of an American Concentration Camp | The New RepublicSchumer strips 'big, beautiful bill' name from Trump's spending package | Fox News'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Review: The Latest Jurassic Park Sequel Might Be The Worst YetLabubu Craze: The 5 Wildest Scandals About the Hot New Toy LISTEN: Campeón - Single by ZULAN | Spotify BUY: Black Fat Femme Book — DoctorJonPaul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:39

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Alligator AlcaTrends 7/2: The House Freedom Caucus, Travis Kelce, Diddy Trial, Paramount/Skydance Merger

7/2/2025
In this edition of Alligator AlcaTrends, Jack and Miles discuss the House Freedom Caucus vs. BBB, Travis Kelce's interview about his SNL appearance, the conclusion of the Diddy trial, the Paramount/Skydance merger (and the $16m payoff to make it happen) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:38

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Eau Du Trump, Terminator > Oppenheimer 07.02.25

7/2/2025
In episode 1889, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Pallavi Gunalan to discuss… the 'Big Beautiful Bill passing the Senate (and Elon's response), Donald Trump's new cologne, James Cameron throwing shade at Christopher Nolan and much more! Trump says DOGE may "go back and eat Elon"The attar of the deal: Now you can smell like Trump as president hawks perfume | The IndependentJames Cameron calls Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' a 'moral cop out' LISTEN - Dangerous by Surprise Chef See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:50

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Too Much Trenda 7/1: Drake's Abs, Donald Trump's Brain, Pam Bondi/Epstein, The Pentagon, 'The Running Man'

7/1/2025
In this edition of Too Much Trenda, Jack and Miles discuss Drake's core audience not being able to stomach where he gets his abs from, Donald Trump's very good brain, Pam Bondi's hidden stash of Epstein videos, the Pentagon no longer providing satellite imagery… to anyone, the trailer for the new adaptation of 'The Running Man', and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:11

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Zohran The Unflappable, Return Of Melty Trump 07.01.25

7/1/2025
In episode 1888, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail, to discuss… ZOHRAAAAAANNNN, M3GAN 2.0 Loses Box Office Race to F1, Disney World’s Trump Animatronic No Longer Looks Like A F**ked Up Hilary Clinton and more! Zohran Mamdani says, "I don't think we should have billionaires because frankly it is so much money in a moment of such inequality"N.Y. Senator ‘Misspoke’ When She Falsely Claimed Zohran Mamdani Condoned ‘Global Jihad’Box Office: ‘F1’ Zooms to $55.6M Opening and $144M Globally, ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombs With $10M U.S. StartDisney Updates Donald Trump Animatronic for The Hall of Presidents Following Hillary Clinton Controversy LISTEN: Grind by Les Sins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:31

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Big Beautiful Trends 6/30: SCOTUS, Golden Bachelor, Big Beautiful Bill

6/30/2025
In this edition of Big Beautiful Trends, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss their respective weekends, the SCOTUS enacting a bunch of BS, the newest 'Golden Bachelor', a 'Big Beautiful Bill' update, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:20

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Weekly Zeitgeist 387 (Best of 6/23/25-6/27/25)

6/29/2025
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 394 (6/23/25-6/27/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:20

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Voters Like New Ideas? How To Do Creativity? 06.27.25

6/27/2025
In episode 1887, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss…Zohran And How to Build Off This, Federal Judges Sides With AI Company In Copyright Case and more! Federal Judges Sides With AI Company In Copyright CaseUS judge allows company to train AI using copyrighted literary materialsFederal Judge Rules It's Legal to Train AI on Copyrighted Books, Marking Major Win for AI CompaniesIf you crush a spark plug, it makes "ninjas rocks". This is how easily they break a car window. [00:12] LISTEN: Love Moves Slow by Eddie 9V See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:03

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James Bond OOTrendin, Eh? 6/26: Denis Villenueve, James Bond, Palantir, Big Beautiful Bill, JD Vance, Tesla Robotaxi, 'The Simpsons'

6/26/2025
In this edition of James Bond OOTrendin, Eh?, Jack and Miles discuss Denis Villenueve directing the new Bond movie, Palantir's line going up, a 'Big Beautiful Bill' update, the tourist denied entry to the US because of a JD Vance meme, Elon trying to save Tesla with a year's old broken promise, 'The Simpson' killing off Marge?! and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:42

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Zohran Derangement Syndrome, Trump Load Size = Teeny Tiny? 06.26.25

6/26/2025
In episode 1886, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… Zohran Derangement Syndrome, OH No Your Little Bombs Didn’t Do Sh*t? Not Able To Drop LOADS Like Bibi? And more! OH No Your Little Bombs Didn’t Do Sh*t? Not Able To Drop LOADS Like Bibi? LISTEN: There She Goes by Roots Makers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:33

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Zohran MamTrendi 6/25: Zohran Mamdani, Liver King, Van Gogh Chair, 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'M3gan 2.0'

6/25/2025
In this edition of Zohran MamTrendi, Jack and Miles discuss Zohran Mamdani becoming the presumptive winner of the NYC mayoral primary, the arrest of the Liver King, those dumb tourists who destroyed a Van Gogh chair, how 'Top Gun: Maverick' predicted Trump's attack on Iran, the reviews for 'M3gan 2.0' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:47

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MJGMB #171: Finals, Trade Talk and Finales with Harrison Faigen

6/25/2025
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by SBNation's Harrison Faigen for the final episode of Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties. The trio discussed what wound up being an epic (injury disappointment aside) Finals series to wrap up the 2024-25 NBA season. They also discussed all of the recent trade news and offered predictions for what is sure to be a wild trade and free agency period this summer. We appreciate each of you for listening and supporting the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:24

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ALL CAPS ALL CAP PRESIDENCY, Crofton’s Vitamin D 06.25.25

6/25/2025
In episode 1885, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, musician, comedian, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… The ALL CAPS All Cap Presidency, Trump Says ‘F*ck’ In Historic Presidential First, Protesters Scare Jeff Bezos Into Relocating His Wedding and more! Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfareTrump swears in outburst at Israel and Iran over ceasefire violationsTRUMP DROPS THE F-BOMB: POTUS Says Iran And Israel 'Don't Know What The F--- They're Doing!'Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on cameraPeople Can't Stop Talking About Joe Biden Calling A Fox News Reporter "A Stupid SOB," So I Found 11 Other Presidents Who Have Been Caught CursingProtesters Scare Jeff Bezos Into Relocating His WeddingVenice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venueVenetians plan to march in the streets, swim in the canals to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding1983 THROWBACK: "PLAYBOY MANSION PARTY" LISTEN: Por Las Buenas by Billo's Caracas Boys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:48

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Achilles Trendon 6/24: NBA Finals, Israel/Iran, NYC Mayoral Race, Alligator Alcatraz, 'Elio'

6/24/2025
In this edition of Achilles Trendon, Jack and Miles discuss the conclusion of the NBA Finals, Trump's baffling Iran/Israel ceasefire annoucement, the NYC Mayoral race, Florida proposing a new concentration camp called 'Alligator Alcatraz', Pixar's worst opening EVER, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:33

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Stupidest Illegal War? Asbestos Is Bad, REMEMBER?! 06.24.25

6/24/2025
In episode 1884, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Salty AF, Holly Brown, to discuss… The Pentagon Flew A Decoy Mission Because Of Trump’s Social Media Posts, Trump Planning to Lift Ban on Asbestos? Of Course Richard Dreyfuss Is Trying To Cash In on Jaws’ 50th Anniversary and more! Inside Trump’s DecisionMAGA Takes Victory Lap After Hegseth Manages Not to Leak Plans to Bomb IranFOX PENTAGON REPORTER: "In my 18 years at the Pentagon, I've never seen such operational security.Trump Planning to Lift Ban on Asbestos?U.S. Bans the Last Type of Asbestos Still in UseOf Course Richard Dreyfuss Is Trying To Cash In on Jaws’ 50th AnniversaryWill we need a bigger boat? Martha's Vineyard awash in 'Jaws' at 50 maniaNarragansett Beer celebrates 50 years of ‘Jaws’The 50th Anniversary of ‘Jaws’ Brings a Wave of Brand Collabs and Collectibles LISTEN: @justbmannodj Get Tickets for the One Night In The Valley Comedy Benefit Show here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:50

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28 Trends Later 6/23: Iran War, NYC Mayoral Race, Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado

6/23/2025
In this edition of 28 Trends Later, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the brand new war in Iran, an update on the NYC mayoral race, the suspicious death of ICE detainee Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:03

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Weekly Zeitgeist 386 (Best of 6/16/25-6/20/25)

6/22/2025
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 393 (6/16/25-6/20/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:47

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MJGMB #170: Finals Talk and Big News with Sarah Todd

6/19/2025
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by Utah Jazz beat writer and NBA podcaster Sarah Todd for their penultimate episode of the show. The trio discussed the Finals and whether Indiana can extend the series with another home victory in Game 6. They also got into the latest news from around the league, including the report of the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:45